Chapter 1018

Seeing that Wu Tao agreed to his conditions without thinking, Liu Chuanzhi was slightly stunned and couldn't help being complacent.

How young the child is! This condition can be agreed.

However, when he returned to the room, Liu Chuanzhi loosened his tie around his neck. This time, he came back and said, "Zhiqiang, does Wu Tao have any unknown cards?"

"Mr. Liu," he Zhiqiang said with a guilty conscience, but still hardened his head: "anyway, I think he can promise so happily. It must not be as simple as we think."

Liu Chuanzhi's happiness vanished in an instant. Standing in front of the French window, he looked at the night scene of New York at the beginning of the lights. After half a ring, he turned around and said, "well, it's so far. He can only listen to his fate. If the acquisition fails this time, go back and spend the money on independent research and development. "

"... I don't believe it. We Chinese can't make good laptops!"

Ho Chih Keung glanced at his mouth and thought, "please, Mr. Liu, it's not that Chinese people can't make good laptops, but that we can't think of people."

Of course, he Zhiqiang can only think about it in his heart. If he really says it, it is possible to go back and be pushed to the end.

Once people think of a way out, their psychology will become incomparably expanded.

At the thought of investing more than $1 billion in Lenovo's R & D, Lao Liu was inspired again.

Looking back, I pondered over the context of the negotiations between Lenovo and IBM, and suddenly felt that there was still great hope.

At least they have shown great sincerity. Tian'an company may not be more open-minded than Lenovo to catch up from behind.

After filling her stomach, when she returned to the suite, an Rong had called the dining car service and ate with Tongtong in the suite.

Wu Tao sat next to him and told Lao Liu the whole story.

Tongtong was very conscious and didn't mean to interrupt.

In the presence of an outsider, an Rong's query was also restrained and said, "do you have any special consideration to agree to this condition?"

Wu Tao's voice was not loud, but it was enough for several people who were eating to hear.

"Frankly, I agreed to this condition in order to curb Lenovo's idea of bidding up the purchase price."

"... this is not because we are not strong enough to challenge Lenovo in the challenge arena. But doing so will only make IBM cheaper in vain, and may have an adverse impact on public opinion in China. "

"... in other words, if it's a competitor outside China, I'll hit them with money until they quit! The so-called "fight for breath without steaming steamed bread..."

Before Wu Tao finished speaking, an Rong nodded rationally and said, "I see. It seems that we need to adjust our negotiation strategy and find ways to highlight the place of Tian'an company and surpass Lenovo."

Tong Tong put down his knife and fork, loosened his shoulder and sighed: "it would be better if he could know what conditions Lenovo promised IBM."

"This is a trade secret, so don't think about it." An Rong gave up Tong Tong and his subordinates without thinking.

However, Wu Tao's eyes lit up and his meaningful eyes swept through the people: "I can guess about some."

"Wow." before an Rong could react, Tong Tong was the first to blurt out, "boss, can you guess this?"

An Rong then looked over and couldn't even take care of the meal. She urged, "tell me about it."

With an air of thinking, Wu Tao took the contents of his memory one by one from shallow to deep.

"First of all, IBM certainly wants its business to be packaged and sold, including technology, products and all employees. Otherwise, the wave of layoffs caused by any reason will have a great impact on IBM's stock. In addition, I'm afraid it will inevitably have an impact on other intermediary businesses. "

An Rong nodded and said, "so Lenovo is likely to accept the condition of no layoff and continue to hire the old employees of ibm-pc."

"That's right." Wu Tao affirmed, "in fact, I also think this talent is the top priority of acquisition. Even if some personnel and institutions are redundant, they can be solved slowly. "

Tong Tong has played a role as a secretary and takes out a book to write it down.

Wu Tao continued: "second, Lenovo's acquisition goal is not only to win the mature notebook computer business and market, but also to promote its desktop computer products to the global market with the help of the influence of IBM brand."

"... in view of this, I think they will rub the east wind of IBM-PC brand as much as possible. For example, they will continue to use ThinkPad brand for a period of time, and the cost will be included in the purchase price..."

This is a routine operation. An Rong and her team members are not surprised.

"The rest ~" Wu Tao thought, "there is not much content. Lenovo may promise some adjustments in the company's development strategy to ensure these for the subsequent handover and smooth completion of this acquisition. For example, moving the headquarters and adjusting the management structure are not weighty things... "

Tong Tong wrote: "boss, move the headquarters? Is this too exaggerated? "

An Rong and others have the same doubts.

Wu Tao said, "actually, it's nothing strange. Since Lenovo wants to go international, it is normal to change its hometown. This can be seen from the east wind of ThinkPad. "

"... what's more, the acquisition value is almost half of Lenovo's market value. Making such a strategic adjustment does not seem abrupt. "

After Wu Tao finished, an Rong then asked his subordinates: "let's brainstorm and think about ways to overcome Lenovo's many conditions and obtain IBM's recognition."

A good meal turned into an interim meeting.

Wu Tao shook the dry goods and didn't say much. He clapped his hands and got up and went back to his room to change his sportswear.

I had too much to eat just now. It's time to go to the gym.

He did not attend the small meeting of the negotiation team of Tian'an company, leaving room and space for the new team members to give full play to themselves.

After all, there is no growth without training.

The next morning, an Rong led Tian'an's negotiation team and set out in high spirits.

Wu Tao himself stayed at the Hilton Hotel and didn't go with him. Unfortunately, Ivanka came over and invited him out.

But Wu Tao didn't promise. He just said that it was enough to keep fit and swim in the hotel.

With so many business trips, it's really difficult to keep a heart of sightseeing.

For this reason, Ivanka did not insist, but unexpectedly jumped and said, "well, I'll accompany you..."

At the same time, Liu Chuanzhi's business suite.

He Zhiqiang was standing respectfully at the table to report. Liu Chuanzhi frowned after listening, "are you sure Wu Tao didn't go with Tian'an team?"

"I'm absolutely sure," he Zhiqiang said. "He's swimming in the VIP pool with that American girl now."

Liu Chuanzhi grew up and laughed with high spirits and said, "ha ha, God helps me!"

In his opinion, if Wu Tao doesn't go to this negotiation, there is no chance of success just relying on the young team of Tian'an company!